Healthcare Scientist - Associate Practitioner of Biomedical Science

  • Department Cellular Pathology Department
  • Salary £26,530.00 – £29,114 per annum
  • Closing Date 11/11/2024
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 4
  • Job ref 223-APS-818
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 22.5 hours per week

Job overview

We are looking for highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic individuals to join our Cellular Pathology team to work within Pathology.

As an Associate Practitioner you will work in collaboration with Biomedical Scientists and other colleagues  assisting in the provision of a diagnostic service.

Participation in the rota is compulsory, including weekend, bank holiday early and late shifts. 

The post is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital although candidates may be required to cover absences across sites including The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital.

Main duties of the job

You will mainly be involved in the day to day running of the slide scanners and ensuring the quality and efficiency of the scanning is maintained.

You will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the scanners and ensuring that the outputs are of high quality

You will also work in all areas of the Histology Laboratory and be involved in provision of the technical service.

You will be checking that the correct sample type has been received, correct sample labelling and suitability for diagnostic investigations,  in accordance with Pathology laboratory policies and standard  operating procedures. 

You will be inputting data on the laboratory computer system and trouble shooting issues that may arise. Perform an increasing range of laboratory tests, many of which are of a non-routine nature, requiring experience, theoretical and technical knowledge. 

You will also be expected to participate in the provision of a 6/7 day working service as part of an average 37.5 hour working week - including weekends and Bank/Public holidays. This vacancy is part time of 22.50 hours.

Working for your organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital care for more than 500,000 people from Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. 

Pathology provides pathology services to the Trust and Shropshire County CCG, Telford and Wrekin CCG, Powys Teaching Health Board, Powys Healthcare Trust, and the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, amongst others.

The two hospitals, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford are just a 30 minute drive apart.

The Area

We are ideally located between the north and the south, making travelling around the UK extremely easy.  As well as being only a short distance from major cities and busy transport links including Birmingham airport, our county also borders with beautiful north Wales which is abundant in outdoor activities, brilliant beaches, and thrilling scenery.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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